Mercedes B class 2014 vs Ford C-Max 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 25 HP less power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Ford C-Max. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2014 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes B klase 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.63 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 1 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1684 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 56 litres more trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 137 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests, but Ford C-Max is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 5000 | |
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